Syrian Civil War Key Events

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Syria’s civil war started in the year_______

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2011

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Who was the leader of Syria?

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President Bashar Assad’s

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Five foreign powers have a military presence in the country including the U.S., ________ and

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Russia, Iran

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Near what city do we find Turkish efforts against the Syrians? Options: Hamma, Aleppo, Dara, Damascas

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Aleppo

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The Syrian government’s capture of __________ in late 2016 was a turning point in the conflict and their loss of the city in recent days is a major setback

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Aleppo

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HTS controls much of northwest Syria and in 2017 set up a “_________________” to run day-to-day affairs in the region. In recent years, its leader Abu Mohammed al-Golani has sought to remake the group’s image, cutting ties with al-Qaida, ditching hard-line officials, and vowing to embrace pluralism and religious___________

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salvation government tolerance